{"product_id":"befaco-ark","title":"Befaco ARK","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eARK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSequencing.\u003cbr\u003eSampling. Sound generation.\u003cbr\u003eVoltage…\u003cbr\u003eNo longer separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe center of your modular\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eARK is a music production computer where algorithms, chance, and signals converge in a single creative workspace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 16-track canvas where you can place CV generators, drum voices, synth voices, and different types of samplers, including drum players, slicers, and granular samplers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its core is a powerful composition system built around \u003cstrong\u003escales, chords, and harmonic relationships\u003c\/strong\u003e. Build progressions, generate melodies, and develop musical ideas that stay connected to the harmonic context of your track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate evolving chord progressions. Generate melodies that follow them. Introduce chance, variation, and algorithms without losing the musical structure underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe prepared to rethink your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne module split in two\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eARK is a single, unified system, sold together with two distinct components: \u003cstrong\u003eARK-Core\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eARK-Controller\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Core is the engine, managing and generating all signals, while the Controller is where you compose your music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor extra flexibility, the Core and Controller can be placed separately in different rows or arranged in any layout you like. The ARK-Controller can also be housed in an external enclosure that y\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.befaco.org\/accesories\/1442-ark-control-standalone-kit.html\"\u003eou can print yourself\u003c\/a\u003e and connected to the ARK-Core with a single USB cable for both power and data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEverything connected\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eARK is designed to work as the hub of your entire system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaudio and CV from every channel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to your modular, analog synthesizers or MIDI instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild complete tracks inside ARK. Control your hardware directly and bring external signals back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoute\u003cstrong\u003e MIDI, CV, and control signals\u003c\/strong\u003e into ARK and use them as part of the composition. Incoming signals can be transformed into melodies, sequences, and other musical material—all shaped by your scales, chords, and progressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully Integrated Instruments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll devices all FX and the Mixerare tightly integrated with the sequencer, allowing real-time gesture recording and per-step parameter locks for most available parameters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis integration also allows you to assign any parameter to the internal modulation system in just two movements, or set parameters across multiple steps at once by simply holding them and turning the corresponding encoder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCV generators follow the internal harmony, so your external voices will automatically follow internal Scales and chords.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eARK Controller\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARK Controller\u003c\/strong\u003e is where you introduce musical events, such as notes, and edit their nuances. It provides access to a wide range of step- and track-related actions, including slides, rolls, divisions, Smart Group selection, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is equipped with \u003cstrong\u003ehot-swappable mechanical keyboard buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering an exceptional tactile experience while also providing long-term durability and easy serviceability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTriplets can be forced or unforced on the fly, while Random Generators can be accessed directly from the ARK Controller. Chance and conditional parameters can also be applied to individual steps or entire patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ARK Controller is also the interface for muting and unmuting tracks, as well as calling patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eARK Core\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eARD Core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the engine of the system, managing and generating all signals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll DSP processing is handled here, providing the main interface for operating devices, FX, modulation, and mixing, as well as creating and managing signal routing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt also provides the interface for accessing and editing the parameters of the internal synthesizers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front-panel USB port provides both power and MIDI connectivity while supporting USB drives for backing up your work and importing samples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_4  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable devices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_5  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eControl Sources\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnvelope.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCV Recorder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLFO.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eV\/OCT.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrum synthesizers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKick.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBass Drum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnare.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCymbal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFM Percussion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNoise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSample Players\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSampler (RAM).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSD Sampler.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoop Slicer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGranular.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSynth Voices\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcid.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBells. (FM)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarm Osc. (Additive)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLadder Synth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRubber Synth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuper Saw.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVoice. (Formant)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eOscillators\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaw. (East Coast)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplex (West coast)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolyphonic\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcordes (Chord Voice)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePad \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhysical Modelling\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePluck (Karplus Strong)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModal (Elements Based)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16+1 Tracks sequencer with Random and Probability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 parameter locks per pattern\/track\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 device + 1 effect per track (subject to CPU load)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 internal modulation sources \/ arpeggiators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 Scenes for instant sound recall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e255 Projects of 64 patterns, with 64 notes per pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 Parts with complex pattern chaining (Song Mode)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote data generation from CV, LFOs, and other sources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced note repeater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarmony tools based on chord progressions and scales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMIDI generation, recording, and parameter control\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMIDI File Player\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 CV\/audio outputs and 8 gate outputs with flexible routing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 CV inputs, freely routable to multiple parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 × 2 × 2 stereo digital mixer with reverb, delay, and dynamics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 banks of 128 samples each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectromechanical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 40 HP (Core: 18 HP + Controller: 22 HP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: 30 mm, including connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: Approx. 400 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: +12 V \/ 270 mA · −12 V \/ 50 mA · +5 V \/ 0 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio \u0026amp; Digital\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio Quality: 16-bit\/44.1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal Processing: 32-bit floating point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDACs: 8 × 16-bit, DC-coupled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCPU: ARM Cortex-M7, 600 MHz (overclockable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSRAM: 16 + 1 MB (~12 MB available for sampling)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay: 1.77″ TFT color display (160 × 128 pixels)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 × CV\/Audio Outputs: ±10 V DC (20 Vpp)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 × Gate Outputs: +10 V \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 × CV Inputs: −5 V to +10 V DC (8-bit resolution)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGate \/ Reset \/ Clock Outputs: +10 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClock \/ Reset Inputs: 10 V tolerant; \u0026gt;1 V = ON\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMIDI I\/O: TRS, USB-A, USB-C (class-compliant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpander Port: For future expansion modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDocumentation and Files\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/4mscompany.com\/media\/Case\/manual\/Pods-manual-v4.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.befaco.org\/docs\/Ark\/ARK_user_manual.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUser Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/Befaco\/Ark\/releases\"\u003eFirmware\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.befaco.org\/index.php?controller=attachment\u0026amp;id_attachment=2\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3D ARK Control Case (.stl)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BEFACO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67878706544918,"sku":null,"price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4221\/9542\/files\/ARK_front_1080_4430492a-0a89-4c29-8138-e7c09a37cac1.png?v=1793654510","url":"https:\/\/boutiquepedalnyc.us\/products\/befaco-ark","provider":"BPNYC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}